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Osborne Announces ‘Smart Cities’ Analytics Centre
The government is to back a new East London centre aimed at putting the UK at the forefront of data analytics
Google Should Keep Quiet Over Facebook Smear
As Facebook wipes the egg from its face following an ineffectual smear campaign, Google is taking the high road, says Clint Boulton
UK Bosses Ban Facebook Over Reputation Fears
A survey has found that nearly half of British businesses have formally banned access to social networks
Microsoft Warns Of Phishing Rise On Social Networks
Phishing and malware is becoming more and more common on social networking websites, warns Microsoft
Facebook and Twitter Hit With Injunction Ruling
Social networking websites Facebook and Twitter have been slapped with an injunction by British courts
Russia Set To Join ICANN Board
A Russian has passed the first ICANN hurdle, so the country could soon have a say in global Internet governance
The Cloud Needs Structure, Says Open Group
Cloud computing may do away with IT resources, but it makes IT decisions more necessary, says the Open Group
Lost Revenue From Software Piracy Rising Rapidly
BSA estimates software piracy costs the software industry at least $59 billion worldwide
Ubuntu Adopts OpenStack In Its Core Cloud Platform
The Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud package will adopt the OpenStack platform in place of Eucalyptus
The Book Is Closed On Microsoft/DOJ Antitrust Case
Microsoft and the US DoJ reflected as the long-running antitrust judgement expired on May 12
Google Improves Android Market With Recommendations
Google has upgraded the Android Market to offer users a better experience when shopping for apps
National Body Asks Cameron To Justify NHS IT Cuts
Computer Sciences' NHS contracts are in the frame as the government cuts its NPfIT spending
Microsoft And Skype Could Be A Match Made in Heaven
Despite early suggestions that it was a blunder, Microsoft's acquisition of Skype may be a brilliant move, says Wayne Rash
Samsung, Acer Promise Chromebooks On June 15
Notebooks running the Web-only Google Chrome OS will start at just over £200, from Samsung and Acer
Google Sets Aside £303m For DoJ Advert Probe
Google has set aside half a billion dollars to settle a US investigation of its advertising practises
Ofcom Probes Unexpectedly High Phone, Internet Bills
Telecom regulator Ofcom has an online consultation to help with mobile and broadband bill shock
Is Microsoft’s Skype Deal Too Big To Handle?
Microsoft's acquisition of Skype will give it access to a 170 million-strong user base. But did Microsoft overpay, asks Nicholas Kolakowski
Symantec: Facebook Bug Hands Out Users’ Spare Keys
Symantec has found a bug which gave advertisers and third-parties access to user accounts
Google To Venture Into Home Automation
Google's new Android@Home feature allows users to control their home appliances with an Android phone
Facebook Safety Concerns Over Underage Users
A report has highlighted concerns over the millions of Facebook users who are below the age of 13
YouTube Launches Film Streaming Service
YouTube is now offering users the chance to stream up to 3,000 films to their computers
Gnome 3 And Ubuntu Unity Interfaces: Review
The GNOME 3.0 and Ubuntu Unity interfaces improve Linux desktops, but need some getting used to
Royal Mail Offers ‘Digitally Enhanced’ Post
Royal Mail has introduced digital watermarking to enable Britain's post to become interactive
Skype CEO To Become President Of Microsoft Voice
Skype will carry more adverts under Microsoft rule, and Xbox will become a home videoconference suite
Confirmed: Microsoft Buys Skype For £5bn
Skype will go to Microsoft for a price of around $13 per registered user, the company has confirmed
Why Microsoft Might Regret Buying Skype
Microsoft doesn't need to buy Skype to reap the benefits of its service, says Peter Judge. Could this end up being a very expensive mistake?
Windows Phone Mango Update Adds Bing features
Windows Phone's "Mango" update will offer Bing Audio, augmented reality, text dictation and audio navigation
ICO Issues Browser Cookies Guidance
The ICO's advice for businesses on upcoming privacy regulations has been criticised for being 'generic'
Microsoft Rumoured To Buy Skype For $7.5bn
Microsoft is said to be close to a deal to buy VoIP service Skype, in what would be its biggest-ever deal